Propane tanker, 2 SUVs crash on I-76

December 7, 2008 5:58:51 AM PST

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - December 7, 2008 --

A multi-vehicle accident caused traffic problems overnight on the Schuylkill Expressway in South Philadelphia. The accident occurred around 3:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the highway near the University Avenue exit.

Involved were a tanker truck carrying liquid propane and 2 SUVs.

3 people were taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for minor injuries.

Traffic was detoured onto Vare Avenue while police worked to clear the scene.